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World Service,27 Sep 2002,14 mins

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SA80 rifle retained, despite complaints about jamming. Terry Gander, of Jane's Infantry Weapons, describes the problems and changes. Also in the programme: developments to the Gurkha pension campaign and the dominance of non-British Commonwealth writers on the shortlist of Man Booker award. Presenter: Deborah Vogel

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